MED SURG 1 CJE BOARD EVALUATION
2026 GUARANTEED PASS ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● A fractured skull would be classified under which category of surgery
based on urgency? Answer: Emergent
Emergent surgery occurs when the client requires immediate attention.
An elective surgery is classified as a surgery that the client should have.
A required surgery means that the client needs to have surgery. An
urgent surgery occurs when the client requires prompt attention.
● For the client who is taking aspirin, it is important to stop taking this
medication at least how many day(s) before surgery? Answer: 7
● Which health care profession has the ultimate responsibility to provide
appropriate information regarding a nonemergent surgery? Answer:
Physician
● The nurse discovers that the client did not sign the operative consent
before receiving the preoperative medication. The appropriate nursing
action is: Answer: To notify the surgeon
,● The nurse expects informed consent to be obtained for insertion of:
Answer: A gastrostomy tube
● You are the nurse working in an ambulatory surgery center. A teenage
son of your clients ask you why so many people have surgery. What
would be your best reply? Answer: "Many people have diagnostic or
short therapeutic surgical procedures."
● A client is scheduled for a surgical procedure. When planning the
client's care, the nurse should consider that which of the following
conditions will increase the client's risk of complications after surgery?
Answer: A history of diabetes
● At what point does the preoperative period end? Answer: When the
client is transferred onto the operating table
The preoperative phase begins when the decision to proceed with
surgical intervention is made and ends with the transfer of the client onto
the OR table. The intraoperative phase begins when the client is
transferred onto the operating table and ends with admission to the
PACU.
● A client is being prepared for a same-day surgical procedure and is
discussing with the nurse what potential ramifications this type of
surgery has. Which of the following would the nurse correctly identify?
Select all that apply. Answer: Need for teaching is increased.
,The client will leave the hospital sooner than in the past.
The client must be prepared to take on more self-care than he or she may
have done in the past.
● When is the ideal time to discuss preoperative teaching Answer:
Preadmission visit
● A client is undergoing preoperative assessment. During admission
paperwork, the client reports having enjoyed a hearty breakfast this
morning to be ready for the procedure. What is the nurse's next action?
Answer: Notify the surgeon.
● A 17-year-old client is having same-day surgery. Solely during the
intraoperative phase of perioperative care, the nurse: Answer:
continuously monitors the sedated client.
● A physically fit 86-year-old is scheduled for right knee replacement.
Which factor the client at increased risk for complications during or after
surgery? Answer: Age
● A nurse is witnessing a client sign the consent form for surgery. After
signing the consent form, the client starts asking questions regarding the
risks and benefits of a surgical procedure. What action by the nurse is
most appropriate? Answer: Request that the surgeon come and answer
the questions.
, ● A client is undergoing thoracic surgery. What priority education should
the nurse provide to assist in preventing respiratory complications?
Answer: Splint the incision site using a pillow during deep breathing and
coughing exercises.
● A client refuses to remove her wedding band when preparing for
surgery. What is the best action for the nurse to take? Answer: Allow the
client to wear the ring and cover it with tape.
● A patient with uncontrolled diabetes is scheduled for a surgical
procedure. What chief life-threatening hazard should the nurse monitor
for? Answer: Hypoglycemia
● The nurse is monitoring a presurgical patient for electrolyte
imbalance. Which classification of medication may cause electrolyte
imbalance? Answer: Diuretics
● A nurse knows that she must obtain a signed informed consent for
which of the following procedures? Select all that apply. Answer:
Arteriography
Open reduction of a fracture
Cystoscopy
Paracentesis
2026 GUARANTEED PASS ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● A fractured skull would be classified under which category of surgery
based on urgency? Answer: Emergent
Emergent surgery occurs when the client requires immediate attention.
An elective surgery is classified as a surgery that the client should have.
A required surgery means that the client needs to have surgery. An
urgent surgery occurs when the client requires prompt attention.
● For the client who is taking aspirin, it is important to stop taking this
medication at least how many day(s) before surgery? Answer: 7
● Which health care profession has the ultimate responsibility to provide
appropriate information regarding a nonemergent surgery? Answer:
Physician
● The nurse discovers that the client did not sign the operative consent
before receiving the preoperative medication. The appropriate nursing
action is: Answer: To notify the surgeon
,● The nurse expects informed consent to be obtained for insertion of:
Answer: A gastrostomy tube
● You are the nurse working in an ambulatory surgery center. A teenage
son of your clients ask you why so many people have surgery. What
would be your best reply? Answer: "Many people have diagnostic or
short therapeutic surgical procedures."
● A client is scheduled for a surgical procedure. When planning the
client's care, the nurse should consider that which of the following
conditions will increase the client's risk of complications after surgery?
Answer: A history of diabetes
● At what point does the preoperative period end? Answer: When the
client is transferred onto the operating table
The preoperative phase begins when the decision to proceed with
surgical intervention is made and ends with the transfer of the client onto
the OR table. The intraoperative phase begins when the client is
transferred onto the operating table and ends with admission to the
PACU.
● A client is being prepared for a same-day surgical procedure and is
discussing with the nurse what potential ramifications this type of
surgery has. Which of the following would the nurse correctly identify?
Select all that apply. Answer: Need for teaching is increased.
,The client will leave the hospital sooner than in the past.
The client must be prepared to take on more self-care than he or she may
have done in the past.
● When is the ideal time to discuss preoperative teaching Answer:
Preadmission visit
● A client is undergoing preoperative assessment. During admission
paperwork, the client reports having enjoyed a hearty breakfast this
morning to be ready for the procedure. What is the nurse's next action?
Answer: Notify the surgeon.
● A 17-year-old client is having same-day surgery. Solely during the
intraoperative phase of perioperative care, the nurse: Answer:
continuously monitors the sedated client.
● A physically fit 86-year-old is scheduled for right knee replacement.
Which factor the client at increased risk for complications during or after
surgery? Answer: Age
● A nurse is witnessing a client sign the consent form for surgery. After
signing the consent form, the client starts asking questions regarding the
risks and benefits of a surgical procedure. What action by the nurse is
most appropriate? Answer: Request that the surgeon come and answer
the questions.
, ● A client is undergoing thoracic surgery. What priority education should
the nurse provide to assist in preventing respiratory complications?
Answer: Splint the incision site using a pillow during deep breathing and
coughing exercises.
● A client refuses to remove her wedding band when preparing for
surgery. What is the best action for the nurse to take? Answer: Allow the
client to wear the ring and cover it with tape.
● A patient with uncontrolled diabetes is scheduled for a surgical
procedure. What chief life-threatening hazard should the nurse monitor
for? Answer: Hypoglycemia
● The nurse is monitoring a presurgical patient for electrolyte
imbalance. Which classification of medication may cause electrolyte
imbalance? Answer: Diuretics
● A nurse knows that she must obtain a signed informed consent for
which of the following procedures? Select all that apply. Answer:
Arteriography
Open reduction of a fracture
Cystoscopy
Paracentesis
